Undocumented citizens in the Arab world

After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, many countries emerged to fill that void. These countries naturalized the people who were living at their geographic boundary leaving many stateless due to improper documentations. From the Stateless in Gulf countries to the people of Western-Sahara, all citizens were denied legends and lawful citizens. This panel is trying to raise the awareness of these minorities and try to showcase their struggles.

Arab Conference at Harvard is the largest pan-Arab conference in North America, bringing together nearly 1,300 students and professionals to discuss key issues with the region’s most prominent politicians, business people, and civil society leaders.